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U.S. national debt nears $40 trillion, with broad household impacts

MarketWatch cites a research group saying higher debt could ripple through college costs, home buying, and Social Security benefits.

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With the U.S. national debt approaching $40 trillion, MarketWatch highlights research on how that burden could affect everyday households.

The outlet points to a study examining consequences for a student trying to finance college, a family weighing a home purchase, and a Social Security recipient.

The coverage frames the debt issue as more than a budget metric, tying it to the costs and support that people rely on in major financial moments.

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